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Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, and Claude, Texas

Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, Claude Texas

Ruth Janette Vatole

Ruth Janette Vatole

Ruth Janette Vatole, 64, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, November 13, 2023.Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.  Christian Keathley of Messiah’s House will officiate.Ruth was born December 1, 1958, in Amarillo, TX to Herbert and Gracie Morton.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Dale Vatole on January 2, 1992. ...

Judy Nichols

Judy Nichols

Judy Marie Nichols, 79, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on November 9, 2023.Service and Viewing will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas.Judy was born in Madill, Oklahoma on December 25, 1943, to Ira Thomas and Odessa Levine Kirkland.She attended...

Bobbie Wanell Jester

Bobbie Wanell Jester

Bobbie Wanell Jester, 91, of Amarillo, Texas passed away November 12, 2023.Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.Bobbie was born September 20, 1932 in Memphis, TX to J.M. and Minnie Ferrel. She graduated from Memphis High School and attended Clarendon College. Bobbie was a homemaker,...

Drew Jacob Pickering

Drew Jacob Pickering

Drew Jacob Pickering, born June 9, 1995 was a beloved and cherished son, brother, father, friend, blackberry boy, and a constant for everyone in his life. Drew, of Amarillo, TX, died Saturday, November 11, 2023.Drew was raised in Amarillo where he graduated from Randall High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University. Drew worked as a...

Aileen Reeves

Aileen Reeves

Aileen Reeves, 81, died at home on September 2, 2023, in Houston, surrounded by love and on her own terms.Services will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, November 20, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, with Stephen Gaines officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas.Born on March 12, 1942, in Amarillo, TX to David...

Barbara Ann Harney

Barbara Ann Harney

Barbara Ann McLemore-Harney was born on November 4th, 1947, in Amarillo, Texas to Jim and Pearl McLemore. Barbara passed away Sunday, November 12th, 2023, after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Visitation will be from 5-6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at South Georgia Baptist...

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin(1944-2023)Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on November 10, 2023.Rusty was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 20, 1944, to parents, Russell “Cotton” and Peggy Jarnagin. His dad was an iron worker, which took Rusty’s parents, himself,and his three older sisters to many new locations across the US during...

Harold “Buck” Wayne Bulkley

Harold “Buck” Wayne Bulkley

Harold Wayne ‘Buck’ Bulkley, age 90, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, after a brief illness at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.  Born on May 2, 1933, in Shallow Water, Kansas, Harold was one of seven children born to Harrison Wayne and Violet Marie Bailey Bulkley.He was a retired Navy Veteran, 20 years, and a Southwestern Public Service Journeyman...

Arci Cano Cataño

Arci Cano Cataño

Arci Cano Cataño, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 75. Arci was born on July 19, 1948, in San Juan, Texas, to Jesus and Socorro Cano of Hereford, Texas.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. ...

Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan

Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 26, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, Texas.Tom was born on December 23, 1946, in Concord, Massachusetts to Catherine Smith Sheehan...

Frances “Jean” Ballard

Frances “Jean” Ballard

Frances “Jean” Ballard, after 94 years of living, was released from her earthly bonds here in Amarillo, Texas to take her place in Heaven with all the Hosts, on Saturday, November 4, 2023.Jean was born as Frances Jean Bohreer on May 13, 1929, in Seattle, King County, Washington. Her mother was Frances Elizabeth Whitaker Bohreer and her father was John...

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman, 92, of Amarillo passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.She was born October 13, 1931, in Houston, Texas and grew up in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1949. She attended the University of Texas in Austin and was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. Joan married Israel...

Rodney Dean Holcomb

Rodney Dean Holcomb

Rodney Dean Holcomb, 59, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, November 6, 2023.Rodney was born March 9th, 1964, in Amarillo, TX to Suzanne Drake and Johnny Holcomb.He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1983 and went on to work for the Randall County Feedyard for many years.Rodney was quite a character, he was onery, and always liked to have fun. He...

Martin Edward Calhoun

Martin Edward Calhoun

Martin Edward Calhoun, 72, of Amarillo, TX passed away on October 27, 2023.Memorial services will be at 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.Martin was born June 5, 1951, in Borger, TX to James Allen and Mary Cloel Calhoun. He graduated from Borger High School in 1969...

Joe Priz

Joe Priz

Joe Brandon Priz, 52, of Amarillo, TX died Sunday, November 5, 2023.Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.Joe was born August 26, 1971, in Amarillo, TX by Sub Priz and Judy Priz.In 1994, Joe and Misty Cherry were married.  They had been sweethearts since she was 17, and...

Joan N. Marck

Joan N. Marck

Joan N. Marck, 95, of Amarillo, TX died Sunday, November 5, 2023.Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, prior to the 10:30 a.m., mass at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Walsenburg, CO.  Burial will follow at North Saint Mary Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX.Joan was born in Broadhead, CO...

Peter August Dallas

Peter August Dallas

Peter August Dallas, 88, died peacefully surrounded by his daughters on November 3, 2023 in Amarillo, TX.Private burial will be held at Llano Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with Father Jared Houze officiating. There will be a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the directions of...

Joshua Ellis Turner

Joshua Ellis Turner

Josh Turner, 37, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, October 30, 2023.Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.Josh was born November 6, 1985, in Odessa, TX.  Joshua was loved deeply by his family, and we are at a loss for words.Josh’s goal in life was to make others happy...

Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas

Ann Elizabeth Thomas, 76, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 25, 2023.Ann Elizabeth Thomas was an Adventurer. She traveled the world, traveling overland through South and Central America, trekking in the Himalayas, and going on safaris in Kenya. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at 50 years old. Ann also went on a bush safari to Uluru (formerly known as Ayers...

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr.

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr.

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas went to join the Lord in heaven on November 4, 2023, at the age of 98. He was born on a ranch in Sherman County Texas on the 3rdof June 1925 to Berry Gideon Cox and Rebecca M Dooley Cox. As a child he lived through the hard times of the Great Depression...

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Ruth Janette Vatole

Ruth Janette Vatole

Ruth Janette Vatole, 64, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, November 13, 2023.Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.  Christian Keathley of Messiah’s House will officiate.Ruth was born December 1, 1958, in Amarillo, TX to Herbert and Gracie Morton.  She married Gerald “Jerry” Dale Vatole on January 2, 1992. ...

Judy Nichols

Judy Nichols

Judy Marie Nichols, 79, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on November 9, 2023.Service and Viewing will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas.Judy was born in Madill, Oklahoma on December 25, 1943, to Ira Thomas and Odessa Levine Kirkland.She attended...

Bobbie Wanell Jester

Bobbie Wanell Jester

Bobbie Wanell Jester, 91, of Amarillo, Texas passed away November 12, 2023.Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.Bobbie was born September 20, 1932 in Memphis, TX to J.M. and Minnie Ferrel. She graduated from Memphis High School and attended Clarendon College. Bobbie was a homemaker,...

Drew Jacob Pickering

Drew Jacob Pickering

Drew Jacob Pickering, born June 9, 1995 was a beloved and cherished son, brother, father, friend, blackberry boy, and a constant for everyone in his life. Drew, of Amarillo, TX, died Saturday, November 11, 2023.Drew was raised in Amarillo where he graduated from Randall High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University. Drew worked as a...

Aileen Reeves

Aileen Reeves

Aileen Reeves, 81, died at home on September 2, 2023, in Houston, surrounded by love and on her own terms.Services will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, November 20, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, with Stephen Gaines officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas.Born on March 12, 1942, in Amarillo, TX to David...

Barbara Ann Harney

Barbara Ann Harney

Barbara Ann McLemore-Harney was born on November 4th, 1947, in Amarillo, Texas to Jim and Pearl McLemore. Barbara passed away Sunday, November 12th, 2023, after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Visitation will be from 5-6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at South Georgia Baptist...

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin

Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin(1944-2023)Russell “Rusty” Jarnagin took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on November 10, 2023.Rusty was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 20, 1944, to parents, Russell “Cotton” and Peggy Jarnagin. His dad was an iron worker, which took Rusty’s parents, himself,and his three older sisters to many new locations across the US during...

Harold “Buck” Wayne Bulkley

Harold “Buck” Wayne Bulkley

Harold Wayne ‘Buck’ Bulkley, age 90, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, after a brief illness at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.  Born on May 2, 1933, in Shallow Water, Kansas, Harold was one of seven children born to Harrison Wayne and Violet Marie Bailey Bulkley.He was a retired Navy Veteran, 20 years, and a Southwestern Public Service Journeyman...

Arci Cano Cataño

Arci Cano Cataño

Arci Cano Cataño, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 75. Arci was born on July 19, 1948, in San Juan, Texas, to Jesus and Socorro Cano of Hereford, Texas.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. ...

Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan

Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” William Sheehan. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 26, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Amarillo, Texas.Tom was born on December 23, 1946, in Concord, Massachusetts to Catherine Smith Sheehan...

Frances “Jean” Ballard

Frances “Jean” Ballard

Frances “Jean” Ballard, after 94 years of living, was released from her earthly bonds here in Amarillo, Texas to take her place in Heaven with all the Hosts, on Saturday, November 4, 2023.Jean was born as Frances Jean Bohreer on May 13, 1929, in Seattle, King County, Washington. Her mother was Frances Elizabeth Whitaker Bohreer and her father was John...

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman

Joan Lorraine Solomon Altman, 92, of Amarillo passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.She was born October 13, 1931, in Houston, Texas and grew up in Waco, Texas. She graduated from Waco High School in 1949. She attended the University of Texas in Austin and was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. Joan married Israel...

Rodney Dean Holcomb

Rodney Dean Holcomb

Rodney Dean Holcomb, 59, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, November 6, 2023.Rodney was born March 9th, 1964, in Amarillo, TX to Suzanne Drake and Johnny Holcomb.He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1983 and went on to work for the Randall County Feedyard for many years.Rodney was quite a character, he was onery, and always liked to have fun. He...

Martin Edward Calhoun

Martin Edward Calhoun

Martin Edward Calhoun, 72, of Amarillo, TX passed away on October 27, 2023.Memorial services will be at 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.Martin was born June 5, 1951, in Borger, TX to James Allen and Mary Cloel Calhoun. He graduated from Borger High School in 1969...

Joe Priz

Joe Priz

Joe Brandon Priz, 52, of Amarillo, TX died Sunday, November 5, 2023.Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.Joe was born August 26, 1971, in Amarillo, TX by Sub Priz and Judy Priz.In 1994, Joe and Misty Cherry were married.  They had been sweethearts since she was 17, and...

Joan N. Marck

Joan N. Marck

Joan N. Marck, 95, of Amarillo, TX died Sunday, November 5, 2023.Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, prior to the 10:30 a.m., mass at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Walsenburg, CO.  Burial will follow at North Saint Mary Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX.Joan was born in Broadhead, CO...

Peter August Dallas

Peter August Dallas

Peter August Dallas, 88, died peacefully surrounded by his daughters on November 3, 2023 in Amarillo, TX.Private burial will be held at Llano Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with Father Jared Houze officiating. There will be a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the directions of...

Joshua Ellis Turner

Joshua Ellis Turner

Josh Turner, 37, of Amarillo, TX died Monday, October 30, 2023.Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.Josh was born November 6, 1985, in Odessa, TX.  Joshua was loved deeply by his family, and we are at a loss for words.Josh’s goal in life was to make others happy...

Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas

Ann Elizabeth Thomas, 76, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 25, 2023.Ann Elizabeth Thomas was an Adventurer. She traveled the world, traveling overland through South and Central America, trekking in the Himalayas, and going on safaris in Kenya. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at 50 years old. Ann also went on a bush safari to Uluru (formerly known as Ayers...

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr.

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr.

Bookard Berry Cox, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas went to join the Lord in heaven on November 4, 2023, at the age of 98. He was born on a ranch in Sherman County Texas on the 3rdof June 1925 to Berry Gideon Cox and Rebecca M Dooley Cox. As a child he lived through the hard times of the Great Depression...